All Obituaries

Sidney Michael Dukes age 71, of Winter Garden passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25th surrounded by his family. Michael was born September 30, 1948 in Charleston, SC to Wade and Pauline Dukes. Michael married his high school sweetheart, Lynn Dilling, on December 28, 1968. Together they had two children, Michael Gregory and Kimberly Dawn. Michael and his family moved to Florida in 1989 and has lived in Winter Garden for the last 10 years. Michael was a hardworking, loving husband,...

Margaret Owens Rash, 88, of Cartersville passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born on October 31, 1931 in Dalton, she was the daughter of the late James Owens, and the late Pauline Moreland Raines. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack T. Rash, Sr.; her son, Jack T. Rash, Jr.; her brother, Donald Cheek; her sisters, Jean Morgan, and Janie Roach; and a special friend, Jewel Garner. Survivors include her daughters, Linda Cagle, Wanda...

Shirley Ann Lait passed away on February 15, 2020 at the age of 89.  She was preceded in death by her husband off 55 years, Ray N. Lait.  She is survived by her daughter LeeAnn (John) Claflin; sons, Alan (Susan), Mike (Casey), and Jack (Cindy); grandchildren Liz, Brett, Brittany, Michael, Leah, Sarah and Jensen; and great-grandchildren, Tessa, David, Charlie, Emma, Reese, Bodhi, Dillard and James. Shirley was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 1, 1930.  She moved with her...

Carmen Alva, 86, of Ocoee, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020.  A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, February 18, 12 pm at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends Monday, February 17, 2020 from 5 to 8:30 pm at Collison Carey hand Funeral Home.  Interment will take place at Highland Memory Gardens.

Delcie Faye was born in Washington Court House, Ohio in 1932.  Her parents were Lee and Zona Jordan who raised her and her seven siblings in a rural small community. She loved working outdoors with the boys and had fond memories of their time on the family farm.  She married Malcolm Timson in 1948 and they later moved to Dayton, Ohio, where she spent most of her life. Her children Randall and Susan were her greatest joy.  A natural leader, she had a take charge...

Zachariah Michael Wade, 17, played his final song on January 14th, 2020.    Born to parents Jeremy and Kelly Wade on June 6th 2002, Zachariah spent his life growing up in Ocoee and Winter Garden. He attended Citrus Elementary and Bridgewater Middle School, before going on to attend Windermere High School. His academic achievements were numerous, and he was able to complete his first year of college before graduating high school by taking multiple Advanced Placement classes and...

James Elbert Hardy, 92, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away on Sunday, January 12th, 2020. James was born on November 30th, 1927 to parents Elbert Lynch Hardy and Ada Mae Hardy in Lawrence County, Tennessee. He attended Arab High School in Arab, Alabama before serving his country in the Army. James was a devout man who attended Victory Baptist Church in Ocoee. He also enjoyed hunting through flea markets, gardening, and his favorite team, the Gators. He is survived by a large, loving family,...

Vicky Amelia (Morris) Agnew, beloved wife, daughter and sister, passed away at home on January 7th, 2020, after a battle with cancer. Born in Orlando to parents Hollis and Robbie Morris, Vicky graduated from Lakeview High School and spent her years in Winter Garden, Jacksonville, and Ocoee. Vicky was a dedicated housewife who loved to draw in her free time. Her art, which often featured flowers and butterflies, brought a smile to everyone. More than anything though, Vicky loved her...

Madhoe (John) Goseine, 71, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Advent Health Orlando of natural causes. A beloved father and devoted friend leaves behind his wife, our mom, Dhanmatee (Nantay); his son Danny and wife Sidna; his daughters, Devi [Jesh], Emma [Harry] and Seema [John]. His grandchildren: Roger, Kevin, Dylan, Anthony, Alexa, Victoria, Alyssa, Ashlyn, Christopher, Aneesa, Alex, Alexander, Travis and Eric; and his great grandchildren: Aydan, Ameer, Jayden, and Riya. Born and raised...

    Ariel C. “Jane” Curl, 77, of Orange City, FL, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at Halifax Health Hospice after battling advanced Parkinson’s Disease.  She was born November 4, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Arthur and Elizabeth Curl.  Ariel was a retired Registered Nurse and teacher who attended the University of Toronto. A beloved mother and devoted friend, she brought the gift of music to John Knox chapel’s Tuesday...